CVE-2009-3970 SQL injection in n/a
Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the aid parameter in PHP Dir Submit, potentially compromising database integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-3970?
CVE-2009-3970 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Nov 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in PHP Dir Submit (aka WebsiteSubmitter or Submitter Script) allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the aid parameter in a showarticle action.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3970?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpdirsubmit Php Dir Submit.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3970?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3970 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2009-3970 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3970 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xrfp-37h3-7m27.